1956 Colonial in impeccable condition. Beautifully sited on a quiet tree-lined street and just a quick walk to Newton Highlands "T" & Countryside School. 1st floor features a fireplaced living room, formal dining room, updated kitchen & cathedral ceiling family room( each with bamboo floors) powder room, and study/office. Master + 3 beds on 2nd. Lower level playroom with a wall of bookcases. Enjoy dining on the deck with stairs leading to the level yard. Easy access to Boston and Logan.
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
10,844 sq ftLot Size
$711Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Susan Liberman• Karp, Liberman & Kern Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Jonathan Ufland• Prudential Unlimited Realty - Brookline
THIS CLASSIC CE COLONIAL BEAUTIFULLY SITED ON ONE OF HIGHLANDS LOVILIEST TREE LINED ST. THIS HOME IS BRIMMING WITH COMFORT.BLISSFULLY UNCROWDED LIVING & ENTERTAINING SPACE.SUMPTOUS FAMILY RM W/BUILT INS. FULLY APPLIANCED KIT.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$17,415 (+3.8%)
$1,016,900 + $780,300
$1,797,200
2025
$16,774 (+3.4%)
$968,500 + $743,100
$1,711,600
2024
$16,218 (+7.6%)
$940,300 + $721,400
$1,661,700
2023
$15,076 (+22.3%)
$724,500 + $756,400
$1,480,900
2022
$12,328 (+3.6%)
$670,800 + $501,100
$1,171,900
2021
$11,896 (+3.1%)
$632,800 + $472,800
$1,105,600
2020
$11,542 (+2.9%)
$632,800 + $472,800
$1,105,600
2019
$11,217 (+4.8%)
$614,400 + $459,000
$1,073,400
2018
$10,700 (+3.1%)
$556,800 + $432,100
$988,900
2017
$10,374 (+4.6%)
$525,300 + $407,600
$932,900
2016
$9,922 (+1.5%)
$490,900 + $381,000
$871,900
2015
$9,774 (+0.8%)
$458,800 + $383,100
$841,900
2014
$9,692 (+15.5%)
$422,100 + $377,600
$799,700
2013
$8,392 (+2.9%)
$422,100 + $308,300
$730,400
2012
$8,159 (+3.3%)
$422,100 + $308,300
$730,400
2011
$7,898 (+2.6%)
$426,700 + $297,900
$724,600
2010
$7,697 (+2.4%)
$435,400 + $304,000
$739,400
2009
$7,515
$444,300 + $310,200
$754,500
Tax history for 30 Shady Hill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$17,415 (+3.8%)
$1,016,900 + $780,300
$1,797,200
2025
$16,774 (+3.4%)
$968,500 + $743,100
$1,711,600
2024
$16,218 (+7.6%)
$940,300 + $721,400
$1,661,700
2023
$15,076 (+22.3%)
$724,500 + $756,400
$1,480,900
2022
$12,328 (+3.6%)
$670,800 + $501,100
$1,171,900
2021
$11,896 (+3.1%)
$632,800 + $472,800
$1,105,600
2020
$11,542 (+2.9%)
$632,800 + $472,800
$1,105,600
2019
$11,217 (+4.8%)
$614,400 + $459,000
$1,073,400
2018
$10,700 (+3.1%)
$556,800 + $432,100
$988,900
2017
$10,374 (+4.6%)
$525,300 + $407,600
$932,900
2016
$9,922 (+1.5%)
$490,900 + $381,000
$871,900
2015
$9,774 (+0.8%)
$458,800 + $383,100
$841,900
2014
$9,692 (+15.5%)
$422,100 + $377,600
$799,700
2013
$8,392 (+2.9%)
$422,100 + $308,300
$730,400
2012
$8,159 (+3.3%)
$422,100 + $308,300
$730,400
2011
$7,898 (+2.6%)
$426,700 + $297,900
$724,600
2010
$7,697 (+2.4%)
$435,400 + $304,000
$739,400
2009
$7,515
$444,300 + $310,200
$754,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.25 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,746
Year built
1935
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
981875S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Paved
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 240
Length: 12
Width: 20
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 143
Length: 11
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 132
Length: 11
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 72
Length: 9
Width: 8
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub
Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: South of Route 9, Walnut to Shady Hill Stony Brae to Shady Hill
UnparsedAddress: 30 Shady Hill Rd, Newton MA 02461
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,746
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 981875S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
Exclusions: Dining Room Chandelier
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Countryside Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
9/10
Charles E Brown Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
10/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
10/10
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